Friday, September 19. 2008
Website, www.chatboutcleveland.com devoted to Cleveland's Caribbean Life is released.CLEVELAND, OHIO - September 7, 2008 -Locally based, Chat 'Bout Cleveland has launched the website, www.chatboutcleveland.com. The website is the off set of the blog (www.chatboutcleveland.blogspot.com) started in 2006.
Chat 'Bout Cleveland covers Caribbean based events including stage shows, family based activities and other social events. Chat 'Bout Cleveland also features news, interviews, a radio guide, event listings as well as a photo gallery. 'Dancehall Diary' is an additional feature - an online soap opera, which will be updated monthly.
Chat 'Bout Cleveland's overall mission is to: connect Cleveland's online community with Caribbean based businesses and services. "It is our hope to bring a sense of community with the site by encouraging patronage to these Caribbean businesses in the Cleveland area", says Andrea "Drue" Thompson, publisher and editor. "The sole purpose of Chat 'Bout Cleveland is to get the community 'on the same page' so to speak - to create an awareness of these business and events for the people in Cleveland as well as those who visit Cleveland."
To compliment Cleveland's strong Caribbean community, the website will also serve as an opportunity to bring the community presence to the forefront. "We want the Caribbean community in Cleveland to be showcased with the same caliber as other cities with strong on-line communities such as chicagoreggae.com, detroitreggae.com, and pittsburghreggae.net, which have been quite successful." says Tanya Richburg, Editor at Large. "Chat 'Bout Cleveland is confident Cleveland's Caribbean community will join the forefront as well."
Currently, Chat 'Bout Cleveland also has extended its reach to showcase events of other cites such as Columbus, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Pittsburgh, Dayton. Future plans for the website include employment and legal services, business referrals and other community based events.
Friday, September 12. 2008
Board of Directors to be announced in October: The Columbus Caribbean Association will be naming its Board of Directors in October. We will release the names of these members after final selection has been made via the web and our newsletter. Like many non profit organizations the founders usually serve as the Board of directors as well as the " arms and legs" of the organization until they are able to do a diligent search for individuals who can serve as the Board of Directors. While membership is critical in the longevity of an organization, many would argue that a Board of Directors is the most critical component in the development and maintenance of any successful organization's corporate structure. This is why the founders have taken the time to deliberate about our chosen prospective candidates. General Membership: We have had daily inquiries regarding membership. This is exciting ! There are so many people who are wondering how they can officially become members of the Columbus Caribbean Association. Do not worry you will have your chance to do so very soon. It is more than obvious that there a plenty of people who have been waiting and ready to get to work. No week goes by without there being questions about organizing scholarship funds, festivals, fund raising efforts, social events, volunteer efforts and businesses and we think that that is so very encouraging. This is why this organization is being established in the first place. So that these goals will be become a viable realities , we think the initial organizing stage should be done in an organized step wise and deliberate fashion that will maximize the chance of total success. We will announce the board next month, then announce the time of our first general meeting shortly there after. Thank you for your patience up to this point. At this general meeting we will have applications available for members to join. Membership forms will also be available online as well. [pdf and word.doc format] There will be opportunities to be a part of any number of committees , suited to members talents and interests. We anticipate that the Columbus Caribbean Association will be one of the most successful organization of its kind, not only in Ohio and the midwest but nationwide ! We are doing everything posibble to establish it on the firmest foundation possible. Till then continue to support Caribbean culture here locally as well as efforts that we promote for the good of the community. Thank You
Tuesday, September 9. 2008
International Bash: Amabassadors Nite 2008 When:Sat, Sep 13, 10:00pm – Sun, Sep 14, 4:30am Where: 3439 WESTERVILLE RD COLUMBUS, OH 43224 () Description: AMBASSADORS NITE 2008 SATURDAY. SEPT 13TH 2008 AT THE FILIPINAS CENTER COLUMBUS, OH 3439 WESTERVILLE RD COLUMBUS, OH 43224 **THE MUCH ANTICIPATED PRIME INTERNATIONAL BASH IN COLUMBUS,OH** **A NIGHT OF YOUR FAVOURITE GENRES AND JAMS AND ARTISTS** FEATURING COLUMBUS' OWN DJ TREVOR AND THE CD101 SHOW CREW REGGAE ..... LINGALA ...... OL' SCHOOL ...... GENGE ..... HIP HOP ...... BONGO FLAVA ....... COUPE DECALE ...... DANCEHALL .... SOCA
| September 4, 2008 Volume 1: 6 2008 Hurricane Relief Efforrt September 4th, 2008 Columbus
Columbus Caribbean Association Appeals to the local community to help in our attempt to provide Hurricane Relief particularly for Haiti |
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| | |  | | | Three major Tropical storms , two of which were categorized as Hurricanes in in less than 21 days have killed anywhere from 200 - 500 people in, Haiti. The Death toll according to other estimates is expected to rise as efforts to reach all the devastated areas continue. Tropical storms Gustav then Hanna and now Ike have been threatening six island nations in particular, Cuba, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic , Jamaica and Haiti. Of the six the worst have been Turks and Caicos and Haiti. In Turks and Caicos home to 3000 people, nearly every home Grand Turk island was lost . In Haiti well over 11,000 homes in Haiti were lost, hundreds of thousands of people have been directly affected or displaced with and estimated 300,000 of them being children.There are an estimated 70,000 people currently in shelters.
General numbers regarding toll from the various storms are as follows. Gustav: 76 in Haiti; 26 in the U.S. (19 in Louisiana, 4 in Georgia, 3 in Mississippi); 12 in Jamaica; 8 in Dominican Republic Hanna: 167 in Haiti; 2 in Puerto Rico; 1 in Dominican Republic Ike: 58 in Haiti; 1 in Dominican Republic. In the city of Gonaives, Haiti 495 bodies so far and there are 13 people missing. | | | | | | | How To Help | | | | | | The Columbus Caribbean Association is helping to coordinate Hurricane relief efforts locally in here Columbus , Ohio as well as establishing a ongoing disaster and relief fund. We are asking the Columbus Caribbean community and Community at large to make donations of non perishable goods ie., clothing, blankets, shoes, soap, etc. They can be dropped off at several locations around town : Enas Restaurant, Roots Records and C and L Performance Autos. Non Tax exempt donations can be made also to the Columbus Caribbean Association , and labeled ‘Hurricane relief’ in the form of check or money order if by mail or cash at esignated sites mentioned.
Any monetary donation given will go towards the cost of shipping the non perishable items, 80% of the remaining money after shipping will be sent directed as charity , and distributed among reputable charities . Charities such as the Red Cross for instance have been appealing for funds to assist in relief. A major portion of the funds collected will be given on behalf of the Columbus CAribbean Association to this charity Download pdf
The remaining 20% will stay as an on going part of 'The Columbus Caribbean Hurricane and Disaster relief fund', in anticipation of future and ungoing need. Your Assistance Needed: Along with supporting this effort via your donations or with funds we would like to ask for any information regarding direct contacts both locally and in Haiti and other islands affected that can help us with ongoing efforts to assist . If you have any information that can help please contact us directly at info@columbuscaribbean.org
Enas Jamaican restaurant is located at:
2444 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43211
@ the corner of cleveland& myrtle Directions
phone: 614-262-0988www.enaskitchen.com
Roots records is located at
1357 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-7611www.rootsrecords.com Directions
C and L Performance Autos
4136 Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 483-0967
www.candlperformanceautos.com paypal online later this week. | | | | | | | Find out more about the Hurricane and Relief efforts via the following sites | | | | | | | Relief : | | | | | | | Relief Web: http://www.reliefweb.int | | | | International Red Cross and Red Crescent: http://www.ifrc.org/Docs/News/pr08/5608.asp | | | | Local Red Cross:http://columbus.redcross.org/ | | | | Weather: | | | | | | | National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ | | | | | | | General Information: | | | | | | | Caribbean News: Columbus Caribbean News Page |
Thursday, August 21. 2008
August 21, 2008 Columbus
Jamaica's Campbell Brown wins Olympic gold in the Women's 200 M in 21.74secs | | | 
Jamaicans are celebrating almost every day since the sprints began and today was no different ! Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamiaca successfully defended her Athen's Gold medal in the 200 meter today while Kerron Stewart also of Jamaica claimed the Bronze at 22seconds. The finals of the womens 200 meters featured 5 out of 6 runners from the Caribbean. Along with the Gold and Bronze medalists, it featured Another Jamaican Sheron Simpson who placed 6th, Debbie Ferguson McKenzie of Bahamas who placed 7th and Cydonie McKenzie of the Caymans who finished 8th. The Americans Felix Alyso who won silver Lee Muna 4th, and Mrshevet Hooker made for a very competetive race and are to be commended.
Campbell hopes runs again as anchor of the finals of the women's 4x 100 | | | | | | | Beijing Olympic 400m Hurdles Champ Melaine Walker Echos the sentiments of Many Jamaicans | | |  This is no average Champion . The 400 Meters is tough enough, much less adding Hurdles which she completed in 52.64 an Olympic record time.
Still focused on reality
In a TV interview given shortly after wining the 400 meter hurdles in record fashion Melaine stated
"I would like the people of the area to put the guns down and stop the crime," "I want to ask the Jamaican people, particularly those in Maxfield Avenue, to hold down the crime. I am from that area and at one time it was good to live there.
"I know that if we can control the crime we can get back to that point," .
She got right to the heart of the matter from the her position on the world stage...
Too many Jamaicans have been touched by crime. This year alone close to 1000 people have been murdered in this island of less than 3 million, making it one of the world's "murder capitols". Many Jamaicans consider this a shameful disgrace. After all this is the island which gave the world the terms "One love" and "Irie"... but now also gave it "shotta "and "badman".
Hope Jamaicans , non the less have an indominable spirit that is clearly demonstrated by these atheletes. The dance of Usain bolt, the staunch determination of Melaine , Asafa, and the rest is testimony to that fact.
It is many Jamaicans hope that besides atheletes and singers, every day working people at home and abroad will start to realize that Jamaica can be truly a paradise. Read more at Reuters
| | | | The Caribbean region represent with pride and determination at the Olympics | | | | People from the caribbean , particularly from those from Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba and the Dominican republic, celebrate the unprecedented medal haul. Here in Columbus, as with , elsewhere throughout the world, Caribbean / West Indian people are either glued to their television or clicking online for news about the latest results. | | | | | | | Usain Bolt: Jamaican champion of the Olympics sets back to back records ! | | |  Usain bolt , not only has Jamaicans celebrating .. but indeed the entire world. Hailed for his unbashed youthful exuberance and clear feeling of exhilaration... attempts at vilifying him for so called arrogance due to his 100m record performance.. have fallen by the way side. Usain Bolt is far more beloved than disliked and has shared show with the world. Undoubtledly this young man will be a great ambassador for the Jamaica the Caribbean and Beyond.. read more.
| | | | Jamaican Women Follow one, two.... and two in the Women's 100m | | |  Jamaica's women would not be denied the historic spotlight and delivered a 1-2.. and 2 punch at the olympics in the 100m finals. New comer Shelly Ann Fraser won gold at 10.78 secs ,with teamates Sherone Simpson and Kerron Steward both sharing the silver at 10.98 seconds. | | |
Silver for T&T [Trinidad and Tobago ] in the 100m Sprints at the Olympics | | |  Trinidad Richard Thompson has nothing to be ashamed of. He is the only man in the world that can say that he was even close to running with the undisputed champion of sprint, Usain Bolt ! Richard Thompson is a proud member of the group of Caribbean atheletes who had an unprecedented medal haul at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and makes you want to say "I-za-Trini to di Bone " !!! Congratulations | | |
Jamaica Star Anthony B: Live in Concert August 22, 2008 | | | | It promises to be a night of celebration ! | | |  Anthony B LIVE AUGUST 22nd 2008 @ Alrosa Villa !
visit www.rootsrecords.com for more details
(614) 294-7611
Directions
In the Spirit of the Olympics: Columbus Caribbean asks,that everyone planning to attend the concert proudly wears the colors of their country at the concert. This is not only for Caribbean people alone. We expect to see plenty of Red and Black, T&T, Red Yellow and Green Guyana, Blue, yellow and Black Bahamas, Red White and Blue, U.S.A, Yellow Black and Green of Jamaica... and every color in between.. bring your flags... and of course.. get ready for the Original Fire Man... Anthony B. This concerts will be electric ! We will be taking pictures and featuring the best of the best dressed !
| | | Marcus Garvey: Birthday Commemoration August 17th, 2008
A Success | | |  THE SECOND ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO
MARCUS GARVEY
Held last sunday at New Harvest Cafe was an amazing bonding between those in the community who, now more than ever understand the need for much of what he espoused. One God, One Aim , One Destiny
To learn more about Garvey Read moreOfficial Marcus Garvey Website: www.marcusgarvey.com Hear a speech from 1921: click here |
After winning his second Gold medal and setting his second world records in the 100m and 200m respectively, in the Beijing Olympics, Usain Bolt, now regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, celebrated by doing the new Jamaican dance sensation, aptly named the "nuh linga" (roughly translated from Jamaican patoi : "Don't linger " ) See Usain do the "Nuh Lingah" dance He didn't linger around in the 100 meter which he won with records setting time of 9:69 seconds or the 200 meters at 19:30. This feet has never before been done in the olympics. Before him only the United State's Carl lewis was able to win both races in the same olympic games. Usain did 1 better by making them world records wins. Usain bolt also did was Jamaicans have been awaiting for so many years... bringing home a long overdue gold medal in the premier sprinting event the 100m. There have been Jamaicans and Jamaican born sprinters who have gotten gold before. The first being Arthur Stanley Wint in 1948 Olympics , Ben Johnson who ran for Canada in 1988 , only to be later disqualified for banned substance use, put the island back in the 100m gold medal circuit temporariliy. Jamaicans where elated then thoroughly disappointed as many countries, many tried to cast a shadow over Jamaican atheletes. Donovan Bailey born in Manchester Jamaica, won gold in the 100m and 4x 100m in the olympics running for Canada in 1996, Linford Christie, Born in St Andrew's Jamaica ran for Gold in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. It has been a steady march towards this moment since Donald Quarrie ran for silver in Montreal 100 m and Gold in the 200m, along with a silver medal in the 4 x 100 in 1984. . For years Jamaicans such as Merlene Ottie , arguably one of the greatest Olympic atheletes, with an unprecedented five time appearance, attempted to gain gold in the women's 100m and 200 meters. She managed to secure silver in both as well as the 4 x 100 meters. The fact is Usain bolt, blasted open the door. His lead was quickly followed by in the woman’s 100 meter, 200 meters and the women’s 400 meter hurdles. Now the hopes are set on making it complete with a gold in the 4 x 100 meters in both men and women's relays. This could even make it possible for the disappointed Asafa Powell to get his first gold. Usain Bolt just days after the Birthday of Jamaica's first national hero, Marcus Garvey , is set to be the very latest , leading by example.
| | August 22, 2008 Volume 1: 5 The Olympic Issue | local news | Jamaica's Campbell Brown wins Olympic gold in the Women's 200 |
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Jamaicans are celebrating almost every day since the sprints began and today was no different ! Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamiaca successfully defended her Athen's Gold medal in the 200 meter today while Kerron Stewart also of Jamaica claimed the Bronze at 22seconds. The finals of the womens 200 meters featured 5 out of 6 runners from the Caribbean. Along with the Gold and Bronze medalists, it featured Another Jamaican Sheron Simpson who placed 6th, Debbie Ferguson McKenzie of Bahamas who placed 7th and Cydonie McKenzie of the Caymans who finished 8th. The Americans Felix Alyso who won silver Lee Muna 4th, and Mrshevet Hooker made for a very competetive race and are to be commended.
Campbell hopes runs again as anchor of the finals of the women's 4x 100
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| The Caribbean region represent with pride and determination at the Olympics | People from the caribbean , particularly from those from Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba and the Dominican republic, celebrate the unprecedented medal haul. Here in Columbus, as with , elsewhere throughout the world, Caribbean / West Indian people are either glued to their television or clicking online for news about the latest results. |
| Usain Bolt: Jamaican champion of the Olympics sets back to back records ! |
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| Silver for T&T [Trinidad and Tobago ] in the 100m Sprints at the Olympics | | Trinidad Richard Thompson has nothing to be ashamed of. He is the only man in the world that can say that he was even close to running with the undisputed champion of sprint, Usain Bolt ! Richard Thompson is a proud member of the group of Caribbean atheletes who had an unprecedented medal haul at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and makes you want to say "I-za-Trini to di Bone " !!! Congratulations | Jamaica Super Star Anthony B: Live in Concert August 22, 2008 |
Anthony B LIVE AUGUST 22nd 2008 @ Alrosa Villa !
visit www.rootsrecords.com for more details
(614) 294-7611
Directions | In the Spirit of the Olympics: Columbus Caribbean asks,that everyone planning to attend the concert proudly wears the colors of their country at the concert. This is not only for Caribbean people alone. We expect to see plenty of Red and Black, T&T, Red Yellow and Green Guyana, Blue, yellow and Black Bahamas, Red White and Blue, U.S.A, Yellow Black and Green of Jamaica... and every color in between.. bring your flags... and of course.. get ready for the Original Fire Man... Anthony B. This concerts will be electric ! We will be taking pictures and featuring the best of the best dressed ! | Marcus Garvey: Birthday Commemoration August 17th, 2008
A Success | | THE SECOND ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO
MARCUS GARVEY
Held last sunday at New Harvest Cafe was an amazing bonding between those in the community who, now more than ever understand the need for much of what he espoused. One God, One Aim , One Destiny
To learn more about Garvey Read moreOfficial Marcus Garvey Website: www.marcusgarvey.com Hear a speech from 1921: click here | | East African Artist: Nameless Makes his debut in Columbus, August 31st |
Wednesday, August 6. 2008
Columbus Caribbean Voice Supplemental Newsletter August 6th, 2008 |  |
| | | Roots Records and Columbus Caribbean Youtube: Broadcast 1 Support Caribbean
Music on the Radio: DJ Trevor and Island Riddims every Sunday Night 7pm-9pm 101.1 FM |
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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
script type="text/javascript" src="http://wgtclsp.nbcolympics.com/o/4815fb5c4809f394/488fcf751b805f7e/4815fb5c47150215/b793c460/widget.js"> Olympic Medal winners at NBC Olympics.com!
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